J-L,
I don't know why someone else would want the 2.5 (Iron Duke), but I know
why I would choose it. Simplicity. The motor is small and fits in the
engine bay terrifically. Weight, it's hard to compete with a small lump
like that. Minimal modifications... to anything. Sure, it won't compete in
torque with the 250 or 300 inch monsters, but it isn't intended to. The
Duke can reliably put out 120-125 Hp using production parts. Personally I
would love to have an engine like that at the moment. I like the idea of
keeping the weight down. The reason is simple to illustrate if you know
what a Suzuki Samurai is. I could be wrong but I believe the 2.5 is lighter
than the 2.25. Parts are extremely cheap too. The bores are the same as
the 350 as well as some other parts which vastly increases one's options.
The other opinion (yours) would likely be to simply fit the 250 or 300
as you did. Great! I would love that as well, but it involves much more
work which I don't have time or money for. My fear is the destruction of
other parts of the truck under the torque these engines put out. A few
others on the list that might remember my incremental plan to modify my LR
may also remember my thoughts on overcoming this problem. But again, meant
more time and money. Maybe someday, maybe never. :-)
I say 'Good on Ya' J-L. Same goes for those planning on using the 2.5.
Have fun.
Kirk
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